21 Days to Clarity, Day 17: Keep Doing What You're Doing

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Way back, long, long ago in a blog post far away, I wrote the introduction to this series. And in the comment section, a few of you asked questions regarding clarity in hearing God’s voice. Better late than never, today and tomorrow I’ll be answering those questions. By the way, if you ever have questions, just let me know. I’ll answer them promptly…give or take three months.

JeanH asked: Do you ever go through times when you're hearing God for everyone other than yourself and He's speaking to you through all kinds of random ways and about everything other than the one thing you really NEED to hear from Him about? Or is that just me

(I have always considered myself one of His 'short-bus' children :).

Answer: The more I read your question, the more I just giggle. Sometimes it just takes someone not-so-close to the situation to help you see from a different perspective.

Your question states that you are “hearing God for everyone” and that “He’s speaking to you through all kinds of random ways about everything.” This tells me many things about you. (Never mind that I happen to know you personally, have served side-by-side with you in ministry and have witnessed first-hand your sheer awesomeness and riveting beauty.) Your question alone reveals that you are highly sensitive to God’s voice. You, dear JeanH, hear Him all the time. You intercede for your friends and God gives you words of encouragement for them. I know you spend time in God’s word, because when God used you to speak to me, you spoke scripture. (Read about God using JeanH to talk to me Here). You must be asking (see Day 1), abiding (see Day 5) and obeying (see Days 14 and 15), because God pretty much talks to you about everything.

Since you are hearing Him so very clearly on a regular basis, I’m guessing your dilemma lies in one of the following possibilities:

1. The “one thing that you really NEED to hear Him about” isn’t really something you NEED at all. God is telling you that His grace is sufficient.

2. It is, in fact, something you need, but God will talk to you about it when He decides it’s best for you. God is telling you to trust His timing.

3. His answer already came but it isn’t something you want to hear, so you are looking for a different answer. God is waiting for you to accept His will.

4. God is answering you by taking you through a process (Day 6). He has more to tell you and a much bigger purpose than simply “the answer” to your prayer.

Maybe this isn’t what you want to hear, but keep doing what you are doing. It sounds to me like you are right on track.

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